Sodium Sulfacetamide Reviews

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Common brand names: Klaron, Novacet, Sulfacet-R

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AF, HOUSTON
Jan 6th, 2007
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Pros:Klaron Lotion: It doesn't irritate my sensitive, oily skin. It doesn't feel like a lotion, it dries clear and leaves no residue.
Cons:none so far.
Bottom Line:I spot tested a couple zits and they shrank in 24 hours and are almost gone in 48 hrs. I think this might be a keeper. I have only used it at night for two days, so I am unsure how well it works. There is no irritation though, unlike BP (it left a red line at my jaw and dehydrated and burned my skin severely, even though I only used it once a day) and azealic acid (burned and itched and gave me a rash).
Recommended:Yes
Usage:AF has used this item for a day or two.
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R, EA
Dec 22nd, 2006
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Pros:Clears pretty quickly best to use during times you know you'll break out.
Cons:expensive, antibiotic absorbs into your bloodstream through your skin. Exposure to anitbiotics create a whole new mess of problems. Which is why are are to treat symptoms rather than cure illness.
Bottom Line:If anyone here is dealing with serious acne this could help out a bit but I did very well by doing internal cleanses such as parasite cleanse, kidney and liver cleanses for 3 years. Cutting down meat intake and getting protein through cleaner sources such as tofu, veges, vitamins and protein drinks....Tons of water and avoiding chemical exposure. Acne isn't always a hormonal problem or something you eat. It's not always hereditary but the habits you learn from family often are habitual and create the same issues which result in acne. Everyone's perception of what Stress IS vary so much that you have to find out what stress is for you and REDUCE it greatly whatever that may require. I go to Whole Foods for my cleanses and products that help my skin greatly. It's amazing how important a simple CAPSULE multiple vitamin from GNC can do for you granted it's the right one. Cure your illnesses rather than treat symptoms. Good luck, I hope this helps.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:R has used this item for an inconsistent period of time.
Price Paid:75.00
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Kristen, Michigan
Dec 15th, 2006
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Pros:Clear, dries fast, doesn't stain clothes. Cleared skin in only 2 weeks.
Cons:During 1st week of use, had reaction to it, developed bumps on cheeks, however they went away within another week.
Bottom Line:Suffered from white heads on back, shoulders and chest for 10 years, this is the first time I have ever had dependably clear skin. I can now wear swimsuits and shirts that showcase my collarbone without worrying. Now I love my skin!
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Kristen has used this item for about a year.
Price Paid:5.00
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S, Philadelphia, PA
Dec 3rd, 2006
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Pros:Dries quickly, odorless, not sticky
Cons:Without insurance, it's expensive; thankfully, I do, in fact, have insurance.
Bottom Line:It works.
Recommended:Yes
Price Paid:5.00
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Cassandra, Virginia
Sep 28th, 2006
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I've been on Klaron for 8 weeks and I have seen no substantial improvement. I was told to give it eight weeks because I have extremelly bad, large painful acne. The only difference I've seen is that the acne postuls are going through their phases exceptionally fast now, but they do keep right on coming. :( Because my acne is so bad, I'm going to try for another 8 weeks. Klaron by far it is the least annoying medication I have tried - however when it dries sometimes it leaves a white crust which can be mighty embarrassing.

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bryan, Boston,MA
Sep 20th, 2006
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this stuff works really well..i use the 10% wash and it is pretty sweet.I would recommend it for sure.

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Alex, North Carolina
Sep 14th, 2006
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Use it! If you use it twice a day it will prevent red acne. This is the only drug I've seen do this. Doesn't seem to affect comedones/blackheads though or oiliness. Sometimes if I don't apply it to my whole face at night and see a blemish I spot-treat it with the klaron and in the moring I am perfectly clear. I know there are advertisements that claim some OTC drugs stop a zit in their tracks, but Klaron really does this better than anything else. It really is amazing stuff.

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Albert, Houston,TX
Aug 11th, 2006
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It is amazing!!!!Suffered from Acne since I was 12, used all known and unknown meds and nothing helped. After 1 month my skin cleared and now - 6 months later, it looks amazing. Whish I had discovered it earlier, so I wouldn`t have scars. Doesn`t matter how much it costs - because it works!!! God knows I spent a lot more on meds that don`t work and only dissapoint:(Thats all I can say.

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Heather, Iowa
Aug 10th, 2006
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I started putting carmol scalp treatment lotion (active ingrediant 10% Sulfacetamide Sodium) on my popped zits to help them heal and I was amazed at how much faster they would clear up. After one day, the red scar was gone, or at least shrunken and no longer irritated. This is like a wonder drug!!!

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Pork, Vancouver, Canada
Aug 1st, 2006
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The Canadian version of sodium sulfacetamide is Sulfacet-R, which is Klaron + sulfur. My insurance covered it so i paid $10. Last week, 6 big cysts on my chin, all in a row. This week, chin is clear as day. Since quitting birth control pills 2 months ago, my chin has been constantly breaking out in hormonal cysts. Nothing OTC has helped so i resorted to seeing the doctor after checking out reviews here. I'm so glad I got Sulfacet-R. It is a lifesaver. Of course the sulfur dries out my skin a little but i would rather have dry skin which can be taken care of by moisturizer, than red, painful cysts. I'm giving it 4 stars because i haven't been using it long enough to see whether the effects will wear off on me, but for now, it is GREAT!!!

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